Michael Brown

The Ecology Action Center in Normal urges Bloomington-Normal residents to stay in the municipal electric aggregation program even with hefty rate increases coming this summer.

A dedicated permanent hazardous household waste collection facility in McLean County would encourage more people to properly dispose of dangerous materials. That’s one of the key takeaways from a feasibility study presented this week to a county board committee.

Although the Trump Administration rescinded a memo announcing a freeze on federal allocations Wednesday, the head of the nonprofit Ecology Action Center in Normal says its grant funding is still jeopardized by an earlier executive order.

McLean County registered its highest recycling rate ever last year. Nearly 48% of all municipal solid waste produced in the county did not go to a landfill.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded just over $900,000 to four recipients in the state — including McLean County. It’s part of the first round of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding.

McLean County's recycling rate could take a hit after bulk waste hauler LRS Henson Disposal chose not to renew its contract with the City of Bloomington.

The Town of Normal should revisit the recycling program for apartment complexes and multi-unit developments, according to Mayor Chris Koos.

The Ecology Action Center in Normal will get nearly $500,000 in federal grant money to grow more trees and study climate change vulnerabilities in the Bloomington-Normal community.

McLean County improved its recycling rate significantly last year, but lost ground on its goals. The Ecology Action Center in Normal reports the county recycling rate rose to nearly 47% of all solid waste produced last year, up from about 44% in 2021.

While Earth Day will be spent at home this year, the Ecology Action Center (EAC) is helping families celebrate the event's 50th anniversary.On Wednesday,…